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SUMMARY:"Playing by the Rules" Essay Contest
DESCRIPTION:Middle and high school students in Chautauqua\, Cattaraugus\, and Warren Counties are invited to enter the Ehmke Manufacturing Essay Contest! This year’s theme\, Playing by the Rules: Fairness and Justice in Sports and Society\, challenges students to connect athletics\, fairness\, and citizenship through writing. Cash prizes\, recognition\, and an awards ceremony await. \n\nSubmission deadline: March 27.\n\nLearn more and enter: https://www.roberthjackson.org/ehmke-manufacturing…/
URL:https://mychq.org/event/playing-by-the-rules-essay-contest/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
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SUMMARY:25 Years of Asking Questions: What Makes a Life Matter?
DESCRIPTION:Robert H. Jackson’s journey\, from a small-town upbringing in Frewsburg to the Supreme Court and then to Nuremberg\, raises enduring questions about leadership\, justice\, and legacy. Why do we continue to study Jackson today? What makes a life worthy of remembrance? And how does one person’s commitment to principle shape institutions and ideas long after they are gone? \nIn this program\, distinguished legal historian G. Edward White explores these questions through the lens of his acclaimed new biography\, Robert H. Jackson: A Life in Judgment. Drawing from Jackson’s personal papers\, oral histories\, and decades of scholarship\, White presents a portrait of the justice who defended New Deal policies\, authored landmark opinions such as Barnette\, dissented in Korematsu\, and served as chief U.S. prosecutor at Nuremberg. \nAbout the SpeakerG. Edward White is the David and Mary Harrison Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law and one of the nation’s most respected scholars of American legal history. A former clerk to Chief Justice Earl Warren\, White has authored 20 books\, received numerous national awards\, including honors from the American Historical Association\, the ABA\, and the AALS\, and is a fellow of both the American Academy of Arts & Sciences and the Society of American Historians. His scholarship ranges from constitutional law to the cultural history of American sports\, and he has delivered major endowed lectures across the country and abroad. \nHis new book\, Robert H. Jackson: A Life in Judgment\, traces Jackson’s extraordinary rise from self-taught country lawyer to Supreme Court justice and chief prosecutor at Nuremberg. It offers fresh insight into Jackson’s independent judicial philosophy\, his defense of civil liberties\, and the global impact of his work at the International Military Tribunal. \nThe book will be available for purchase at the program.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/25-years-of-asking-questions-what-makes-a-life-matter/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T131500
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SUMMARY:Living Voices: The New American
DESCRIPTION:Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City\, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new American life on her own. \nIn the early 1900s\, Bridget leaves the turmoil and poverty of Ireland for the promise of work and better opportunity in the United States\, where she faces the challenges and discrimination of immigrant life on the road to citizenship. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required by emailing info@roberthjackson.org or calling (716) 483-6646 or you can visit our website.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/living-voices-the-new-american/2026-03-18/3/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T120000
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SUMMARY:Nuremberg Symposium\, Nuremberg's Legacies for Justice and Accountability
DESCRIPTION:Eighty years after the Nuremberg Trials\, how do their legacies continue to shape the pursuit of justice and accountability today? This two-hour program\, hosted by the Centre for European Law and Internationalisation (CELI) at the University of Leicester\, brings together leading scholars and practitioners to explore how Nuremberg’s principles endure\, evolve\, and are tested in modern contexts. \nPresentations:– Sir Howard Morrison\, KCMG\, CBE\, KC — Title: To Be Announced– Professor Katja Ziegler — Legacy of Nuremberg\, International Law\, and the Criminal Tribunal for Ukraine– Dr. Satwant Kaur — Never Again: Ending Impunity Post Nuremberg– Dr. Jonathan Hak — Image-Based Evidence in International Criminal Prosecutions: The Legacy of Nuremberg– Dr. Troy Lavers — Title: To Be Announced \nAbout the Host InstitutionThe Centre for European Law and Internationalisation (CELI) at the University of Leicester is a leading hub for research in European and international law\, including human rights\, international dispute settlement\, and European law and policy. Guided by a strong commitment to the role of academia in society\, CELI actively engages with policymakers\, legal professionals\, and the wider community. \n\n\nRegistration coming soon.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nuremberg-symposium-nurembergs-legacies-for-justice-and-accountability/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000
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SUMMARY:25 Years of Asking Questions: Who Gets to go to School?
DESCRIPTION:From school segregation and busing to book bans\, charter schools\, and modern achievement gaps\, the fight for educational equity has long reflected the nation’s broader struggle to live up to its democratic ideals. In her lecture\, The Politics of U.S. Public Schooling: Tinkering Toward and Away from Dystopia\, Dr. Melinda Lemke invites attendees to examine how far we’ve come since Brown v. Board of Education\, and what still divides us. Through this conversation\, we aim to explore the legal\, cultural\, and policy battles that have shaped access to education in America\, and to encourage reflection on what “equal education” should mean in the 21st century. \nThe discussion is grounded in the legacy of Robert H. Jackson’s final Supreme Court case\, Brown v. Board of Education\, 347 U.S. 483 (1954)\, the landmark decision that declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. The ruling affirmed that equality in education is essential to equality in citizenship\, an idea that continues to challenge our laws\, institutions\, and collective conscience. \nAbout the SpeakerMelinda Lemke\, Ph.D.\, is an Associate Professor of Educational Policy and affiliated faculty in Global Gender and Sexuality Studies at the Universityat Buffalo (UB)\, SUNY. Dr. Lemke is a qualitative methodologist\, and her research focuses on the politics of education and how social policies address structural violence to improve the health\, well-being\, and human rights of women and girls. This includes examining the causes\, effects\, discourses concerning\, and public system responses to gender-based violence and the largescale internal and cross-border displacement. \nDr. Lemke’s work in higher education is informed by a previous career in U.S. public secondary education and work in sexual assault prevention and advocacy. She is actively involved in shared governance at UB\, SUNY\, serving for example as faculty senator elect and as United University Professionals Buffalo Center Chapter Grievance Officer for Academics. Dr. Lemke is the author of more than 60 publications and is the recipient of multiple research and practice awards\, including most recently the Paula Silver Case Award for co-authored research on human trafficking and the Dr. Conrad F. Toepfer\, Jr. Award for doctoral mentorship.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/25-years-of-asking-questions-who-gets-to-go-to-school/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T141500
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SUMMARY:Living Voices: Right to Dream
DESCRIPTION:Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil rights\, through the efforts of a young African American activist coming of age during the civil rights movement. \nIn the 1960s\, Raymond and Ruby risk their lives to fight racism and help lead African Americans to equality and the right to vote in the South through their involvement in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required by emailing info@roberthjackson.org\, calling (716) 483-6646\, or you can visit our website.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/living-voices-right-to-dream/2026-02-11/3/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
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SUMMARY:Living Voices: Fly for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:The little-known stories and contributions of working women in the World War II aeronautics industry\, amplifying the experiences of Black women through the Rosie the Riveters who built planes in Boeing’s factories\, the Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASPs)\, the Tuskegee Airmen\, and the Double Victory campaign. \n\nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required by emailing info@roberthjackson.org\, calling (716) 483-6646\, or you can visit our website.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/living-voices-fly-for-freedom/2026-02-10/2/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T140000
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SUMMARY:Nuremberg Symposium\, Images of Hate\, Trials of Conscience: What Nuremburg Taught Us About Propaganda
DESCRIPTION:Eighty years after the Nuremberg Trials\, this program revisits a vital and timely question: Can images be criminal? \nMilitary historian and legal scholar Dr. Mark M. Hull\, Ph.D.\, J.D.\, FRHistS\, FRSA (Professor\, Department of Military History\, US Army Command and General Staff College\, retired; Advisor\, Courtroom 600 Project) will explore how propaganda in Nazi Germany was not only spoken or written\, but also drawn\, filmed\, and mass-distributed. \nHis highly visual presentation will examine the postwar denazification cases of:– Veit Harlan\, Nazi filmmaker– Fritz Hippler\, propaganda film chief– Philipp Rupprecht\, cartoonist whose antisemitic caricatures helped prepare the public for genocide \nUnlike Julius Streicher—hanged at Nuremberg for incitement through his newspapers\, speeches\, and children’s books—these visual propagandists largely escaped similar accountability. Their cases reveal the profound difficulties of prosecuting persecution by image. \nDrawing on newly uncovered historical evidence and connecting it to modern parallels—from Charlottesville to the spread of digital hate memes—Dr. Hull traces the enduring power of visual propaganda. \nThis program asks: What responsibility do artists\, media figures\, and creators bear when their images fuel atrocity? And what lessons must we carry forward as we commemorate the legacy of Nuremberg? \n\nRegistration coming soon.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nuremberg-symposium-images-of-hate-trials-of-conscience-what-nuremburg-taught-us-about-propaganda/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152434
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SUMMARY:Nuremberg Movie Screening and Author Talk-Back
DESCRIPTION:The Robert H. Jackson Center and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will present a special community screening of Nuremberg (2025) on Friday\, January 30\, 2026\, followed by a live talk-back with author Jack El-Hai\, whose book\, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist\, inspired the film. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. and the film begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts\, 116 E. Third Street\, Jamestown. The screening will be followed by a conversation with Jack El-Hai\, who will discuss the true historical events behind the film and the continuing significance of the Nuremberg Trials. \nDirected by James Vanderbilt and starring Russell Crowe\, Rami Malek\, Michael Shannon\, Colin Hanks\, and John Slattery\, Nuremberg dramatizes the true story of U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas M. Kelley\, who examined Nazi war criminals awaiting trial in 1945. His psychological interviews with figures such as Hermann Göring raised enduring questions about guilt\, responsibility\, and the nature of evil. \nRobert H. Jackson\, as played by Michael Shannon\, is a key figure in the story and provides the legal framework\, rationale\, and prosecution for the International Military Tribunal\, which opened 80 years ago on November 20\, 1945. \nTickets for the January 30 screening and discussion will be available through the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts box office and online at: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36182/production/1255745… \nMore information is available here: https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/nuremberg/ \nThe theater and box office at The Reg are located at 116 E. 3rd St. in Jamestown\, NY. The box office is open Mondays\, Wednesdays\, and Fridays 12–5 p.m. and one hour before movies and events. \nThis event is part of the Robert H. Jackson Center’s ongoing effort to promote public understanding of justice\, human rights\, and the rule of law—principles that Justice Jackson\, Chief U.S. Prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials\, helped define for the modern world. \nReg Lenna Center for The Arts is at the heart of the arts and cultural district in Jamestown NY. The Reg showcases a wide variety of events including live concerts\, movies\, ballet\, orchestras\, gallery shows and more. The center includes a 1\,165-seat historic theater\, a multi-media arts studio\, pre-function event space\, Bill’s Place – home of the 1878 Buffalo Bill Billboard\, 3rd On 3rd Art Gallery and WRFA-LP 107.9 FM low power community radio station. The Reg showcases a wide variety of events\, workshops\, gallery shows and is utilized by many community organizations.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nuremberg-movie-screening-and-author-talk-back/
LOCATION:Reg Lenna Center For The Arts\, 116 E 3rd St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152434
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SUMMARY:1A Day: Exploring the First Amendment
DESCRIPTION:The First Amendment of the Bill of Rights: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion\, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech\, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble\, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. \nWhat does it mean… like really mean? Where are its limits? Are there limits!?! How does it impact our political and daily life? \nExperience the First Amendment in action at the Robert H. Jackson Center’s 1A Day Celebration\, where local cultural organizations bring constitutional freedoms to life through fun\, interactive exhibits and performances throughout our historic venue\, honoring Justice Jackson’s legacy of protecting these fundamental rights. \nFree and open to the public\, this event is presented by the Robert H. Jackson Center in partnership with JCC\, the James Prendergast Library Association\, The Fenton History Center\, St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication and more!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/1a-day-exploring-the-first-amendment/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152434
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SUMMARY:Triangle on Tour - Chautauqua\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the finest in original musical comedy when the Princeton Triangle Club comes to town! See highlights from the latest Triangle Show\, Aisle Be Damned!\, as well as new and old favorites from Triangle’s 135 year-tradition! \nYou can buy tickets — and volunteer to host a Triangle company member — at https://triangletour.my.canva.site/tour2026
URL:https://mychq.org/event/triangle-on-tour-chautauqua-ny/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music & Entertainment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T141500
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
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SUMMARY:Living Voices: Hear My Voice
DESCRIPTION:Discover the 72-year struggle that finally won half of America’s citizens a voice in their own government\, through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women’s suffrage. \nIn the early 1900s\, Jessie follows in the footsteps of decades of women before her to speak up and take action in demand of women’s right to vote\, despite the opposition of her prominent political family. \nFree and open to the public\, but registration is required by emailing info@roberthjackson.org\, calling (716) 483-6646\, or visit our website.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/living-voices-hear-my-voice/2026-01-14/3/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20251215T171347Z
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SUMMARY:25 Years of Asking Questions: Do We Still Believe in Free Speech?
DESCRIPTION:From internet misinformation and campus protests to hate speech and extremist rallies\, questions about the limits of free expression have become some of the most pressing issues of our time. This program invites attendees to examine not only what the First Amendment protects\, but also what responsibilities come with that freedom. Through this conversation\, we aim to provide historical\, legal\, and civic context that helps the public better understand how free speech shapes our democracy\, and how we can navigate the challenges of truth\, safety\, and open discourse in a rapidly changing world. \nThis conversation is grounded in the legacy of Robert H. Jackson\, who wrote in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette\, 319 U.S. 624 (1943) that “freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much.” Jackson’s words remind us that the right to speak\, dissent\, and challenge authority lies at the heart of democratic life\, a principle that remains as vital and contested today as it was in his time. \nAbout the SpeakerOur featured speaker\, Aaron Saykin\, leads the Media and First Amendment Practice at Hodgson Russ LLP in Buffalo\, where he advises clients on defamation\, free speech\, and access-to-information issues under New York’s Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Laws. Drawing on his 13 years as an investigative television reporter in Pittsburgh\, Buffalo\, and Wilmington\, North Carolina\, Aaron brings a unique perspective to the intersection of law\, media\, and public accountability. \nHe has become a trusted advisor to higher education institutions and other organizations navigating the challenges of free expression\, reputation management\, and media relations. Aaron’s work reflects a deep commitment to protecting the principles of transparency and the First Amendment in modern civic life.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/25-years-of-asking-questions-do-we-still-believe-in-free-speech/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T140000
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SUMMARY:Nuremberg Symposium\, The President and the Justice: Harry S. Truman\, Robert Jackson\, and the Pursuit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special program with Dr. Sam Rushay\, Supervisory Archivist at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum\, as he explores the vital relationship between President Harry S. Truman and Justice Robert H. Jackson during the Nuremberg Trials. \nDrawing on original documents\, photographs\, and other historical resources from the Truman Library\, Dr. Rushay will examine how Truman’s support and Jackson’s leadership shaped U.S. involvement in the Nuremberg proceedings. The program will provide historical background on Truman’s thinking about the trials and their goals\, along with a broad overview of Jackson’s role as U.S. Chief of Counsel. \nRegistration coming soon.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nuremberg-symposium-the-president-and-the-justice-harry-s-truman-robert-jackson-and-the-pursuit/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20251106T181347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T181347Z
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SUMMARY:AI & Marge WWII Lecture: A German Jew's Triumph with Cindy and Harry Handler
DESCRIPTION:Join the Robert H. Jackson Center for a virtual talk with Cindy and Harry Handler\, co-creators of A German Jew’s Triumph: Fritz Oppenheimer and the Denazification of Germany. \nDiscover the extraordinary story of Fritz Oppenheimer — a German Jewish lawyer and decorated WWI veteran who fled Nazi Germany\, joined the U.S. Army at age 45\, and returned to Europe as General Eisenhower’s legal aide at the Nazi surrender in Berlin. \nBased on Oppenheimer’s own letters and diaries\, this book reveals how one man’s integrity and courage helped shape the rebuilding of justice in postwar Germany.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/ai-marge-wwii-lecture-a-german-jews-triumph-with-cindy-and-harry-handler/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20251023T175817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T175817Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Day @ The Robert H. Jackson Center
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to celebrate with beer\, wine\, and hors d’oeuvres with us at the Robert H. Jackson Center as we observe 25 years since our founding. \nThank you for supporting decades of work to promote his legacy through education and fostering conversations on the ideals of democracy and justice under the law. \nThis event is sponsored by @WeinbergFinancialGroup. Thank you! \nA presentation in our newly enhanced Cappa Theatre will begin at 5:30. \nThis event is sponsored byYour RSVP by December 5 is appreciated.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/founders-day-the-robert-h-jackson-center/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20251020T154250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T154250Z
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SUMMARY:Nuremberg Symposium\, 80 Years On: The Legacy of the Nuremburg Trials for Accountability
DESCRIPTION:The British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL)\, together with the Robert H. Jackson Center and the International Nuremberg Principles Academy\, will hold an event to mark the 80th anniversary of the commencement of the Nuremberg Trials. \nThe event will focus on the continued importance of the precedents set by the Nuremberg Trials\, and the resulting Nuremberg Principles\, for the global struggle against impunity today. In particular\, our distinguished panel of speakers will consider what bearing Nuremberg has on the much vexed question of whether doctrines of immunity can act as a bar to the arrest and prosecution of State officials accused of international crimes. \nConsideration will also be given to the wider legal and political landscape of the 1940s that facilitated transformative approaches to seeking justice\, including the work of the United Nations War Crimes Commission. The speakers will reflect on the lessons that remain to be learnt from these past processes in order to close outstanding accountability gaps. \nThe panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience. \nChair: Judge Joanna Korner CMG KC\, Judge of the International Criminal CourtSpeakers– Sir Howard Morrison KCMG CBE KC\, former ICC Judge and current Independent Advisor on War Crimes to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General– Ms Gillian Higgins\, International Barrister and Head of the International Practice Group at 9BR Chambers– Professor Dan Plesch\, Professor of Diplomacy and Strategy at SOAS University of London\, and Visiting Research Fellow at BIICL– Professor Diane Marie Amann\, Regents’ Professor of International Law\, Emily & Ernest Woodruff Chair in International Law\, and Faculty Co-Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center\, at the University of Georgia– Professor Dr Christoph Safferling\, Director of the International Nuremberg Principles Academy \nEvent Convenors– Kristin Hausler\, Dorset Senior Research Fellow in Public International Law and Director\, Centre for International Law\, BIICL;– Anthony Wenton\, Research Fellow in Public International Law\, and Convenor of the project “The Immunity of State Officials from Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction: Lessons from the United Nations
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nuremberg-symposium-80-years-on-the-legacy-of-the-nuremburg-trials-for-accountability/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20251020T154127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T154127Z
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SUMMARY:Nuremberg Symposium\, Opening Event: A Virtual Tour of Courtroom 600
DESCRIPTION:Our symposium begins with a special virtual tour of the historic Courtroom 600\, provided by the Memorium Nuremberg Trials. This is the very space where Robert H. Jackson delivered his powerful Opening Statement at the International Military Tribunal. The tour will offer participants both historical and legal context\, highlighting how Jackson’s words framed the proceedings as a pursuit of justice rather than vengeance. His vision set a precedent for international accountability that continues to shape tribunals today.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/nuremberg-symposium-opening-event-a-virtual-tour-of-courtroom-600/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20250924T142157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T142157Z
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SUMMARY:Educator Seminar - Citizenship: History\, Meaning\, and Conflict
DESCRIPTION:In today’s classrooms\, educators face the challenge of navigating technology\, diverse learning needs\, and pressing social justice issues\, making relevant and practical professional development more essential than ever. The legacy of Robert H. Jackson—his commitment to justice\, democratic values\, and civil discourse during history’s most trying moments—offers a powerful model for addressing these challenges. This seminar will use Jackson’s speeches\, writings\, and cases to explore the evolution and meaning of citizenship\, connecting past principles to contemporary debates. By engaging with his vision\, educators will be equipped to foster critical discussions\, bridge history with current events\, and help students grow as informed and engaged citizens in pursuit of a just and equitable society. \nThe seminar will be taught by:– Marc Kruman\, Ph.D. (Wayne State University\, Center for the Study of Citizenship)– Sheila Vélez Martínez\, J.D. (University of Pittsburgh School of Law\, Civil Rights & Immigration Law) \nRegister today and earn CTLE credits! \nSponsored by Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo\, PLLC.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/educator-seminar-citizenship-history-meaning-and-conflict/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker & Conventions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20250923T203845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T203845Z
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SUMMARY:International New York Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:From NYC to Jamestown\, NY for its 3rd year the INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL will be held as a one-day event on Friday\, September 26 at the CAPPA THEATER of the Robert H. Jackson Center at 305 East 4th Street. \nScreening 25 films of all genres from around the world all day from 10:00 am and ending with the Diamond Globe Awards at 8:00 pm. \nThe world premiere of the 3rd film of the Sci-Fi\, thriller BEWARE THE DARK Trilogy will screen at 6:30 pm. Beware the Dark 3 was filmed in Western New York with local talent. \nThe INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK FILM FESTIVAL is an IMDb certified event and until 2020 was held in Times Square of NYC. Its director\, Diana Lenska moved to Ellington\, NY in 2015 and has been working to create a local independent film community under her production company ROYAL REALM PRODUCTIONS which to date has produced 6 films in our area. \nSpecial ticket prices for WNY residents\, students\, and senior citizens. See links below for screening schedule and to purchase tickets.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/international-new-york-film-festival/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20250628T003704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250628T003704Z
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SUMMARY:Jackson After Dark
DESCRIPTION:INDULGE YOUR SENSESSeptember 13\, 2025\, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Jackson Center \nLISTEN | Experience the debut performance of jazz trio Trilogy in the historic Kent Mansion\, while guitarist Norm Karin sets the mood on our front porch \nTASTE | Savor specialty cocktails\, wines\, and craft beers at the Jackson Bar\, complemented by Mable Roads’ exquisite grazing table in the Grant Room. Wines provided by Merritt Estate Winery. \nEXPLORE | Wander through the elegant rooms of the Jackson Center as night falls\, discovering the perfect blend of history and celebration \nTickets are $85 per person and all proceeds go to support programming and operations at the Robert H. Jackson Center \nPurchase tickets by September 5 through our website\, call (716) 483-6646\, or email info@roberthjackson.org. \nThanks to our wine sponsor\, Merritt Winery
URL:https://mychq.org/event/jackson-after-dark/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults Only & Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20250821T021846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T021846Z
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SUMMARY:FriYAY @ Southern Tier Distilling Co.
DESCRIPTION:On FriYAY\, September 5\, the staff of the Robert H. Jackson Center will be stepping out from behind our desks and hopping behind the bar at Southern Tier Distillery! Even better — 10% of all sales from the evening will directly benefit the Robert H. Jackson Center. \nCome enjoy: Handcrafted cocktails & local spirits Friendly faces (your favorite Jackson Center team!) Good drinks\, good company\, great cause \nRaise a glass with us!
URL:https://mychq.org/event/friyay-southern-tier-distilling-co/
LOCATION:Southern Tier Distilling Co. – The Empty Bottle\, 2051A Stoneman Cir\, Lakewood\, 14750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adults Only & Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20250606T184547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T184547Z
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SUMMARY:Educator Retreat: Justice and Humanity - Crafting a Multi-Disciplinary Curriculum
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful\, four-day immersive retreat that explores the historic and enduring legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. \nAs we mark the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials\, this unique professional development experience invites 4th–12th grade educators from across disciplines\, history\, English\, music\, art\, technology\, mathematics\, and beyond\, to deepen their understanding of justice\, human rights\, and ethical responsibility. \nParticipants will engage in interdisciplinary collaboration\, analyze original trial footage and documents\, and explore how the Nuremberg Trials can be taught across the curriculum—from literature and propaganda to music\, art\, and data analysis. \nMore information and Registration on our website: https://www.roberthjackson.org/…/educator-retreat…/
URL:https://mychq.org/event/educator-retreat-justice-and-humanity-crafting-a-multi-disciplinary-curriculum/2025-07-11/
LOCATION:Robert H. Jackson Center\, 305 E. 4th St.\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training & Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T152435
CREATED:20250602T153617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T153617Z
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SUMMARY:Designing Justice - The New Tribunal for Ukraine and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:As Russia’s war against Ukraine challenges global norms\, a new legal effort emerges: the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. In this virtual program\, you’ll hear directly from the architects of the tribunal’s founding concept and statute. These top international law experts will explore the tribunal’s creation\, its legal authority\, and its broader impact on global justice. \nWe’ll examine the tribunal’s political and legal foundations\, the challenges of prosecuting heads of state\, and what this effort means for accountability and the international rule of law. \nPanelists: \nDavid M. Crane: former Chief Prosecutor for the Special Court for Sierra Leone and Founder\, Global Accountability Network\, distinguished scholar in residence at Syracuse University\, and an adjunct professor with the Washington College of Law of American UniversityHon. Irwin Cotler: International Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights\, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada\, and longtime Member of Parliament\, Emeritus Professor of Law at McGill UniversityAmb. Hans Corell: Former Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and the Legal Counsel of the United NationsInna Liniova: International Operations Advisor and Director of the Institute of Human Rights (IHR) of the Ukrainian Bar Association (UBA).
URL:https://mychq.org/event/designing-justice-the-new-tribunal-for-ukraine-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robert H. Jackson Center":MAILTO:info@roberthjackson.org
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